Laboratory Assistant, Acute

LifePoint Health • Mayfield, KY

98d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing. The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for ordering, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens. Duties also include: Review of pending reports, manifests, etc. for outstanding lab results; assisting other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval, ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met; and maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Attention to detail and accuracy including closely monitoring all aspects of the job and continually checking processes and tasks is required.
• Must possess accurate keyboarding skills and the ability to do data entry in a fast paced environment.
• Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills are required.
• Information collection and management, attention to detail, along with the ability to work under pressure are required in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy duties.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED